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M2.7 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-09-14 04:16:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near GUATEMALA (Guatemala) on September 14, 2025 at 04:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-14 04:16:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Santa Rosa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.26000, -90.33000
Temperature
17.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (32.2 km)
Regional average: 32.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Cuilapa-Barbarena
    Distance: 11 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'454 m ·Guatemala
  • Jumaytepeque
    Distance: 11 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'802 m ·Guatemala
  • Tecuamburro
    Distance: 14 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'845 m ·Last eruption: -960 ·Guatemala
  • Pacaya
    Distance: 32 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'569 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Guatemala
  • Moyuta
    Distance: 36 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'662 m ·Guatemala
  • Flores
    Distance: 37 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'600 m ·Guatemala

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